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GWA 200 American Government

Covers the political processes, institutions and policies of the national political system of the United States.

Credit Hours: 4

GWA 201 World Affairs

An exploration of the political, economic and social processes between and among actors in the global community.

Credit Hours: 4
(W) (IG) (NW)

GWA 202 International Political Economy

Introduces the contours of the international economic system, including issues of dependency, aid, trade, multinational corporations and the politics of economic exchange.

Credit Hours: 4
(IG) (NW)

Prerequisites

GWA 100, GWA 200 or GWA 201

GWA 203 Political Parties and Interest Groups

Studies the organization and functions of political parties and interest groups, primarily in the political system of the United States.

Credit Hours: 4
(W)

Prerequisites

GWA 100, GWA 200 or GWA 201

GWA 206 Contemporary Latin America

This course analyzes the cultural, economic, social and political dimensions of Latin America. Focuses primarily on how several broad issues shape contemporary Latin America.

Credit Hours: 4
(IG) (NW)

Prerequisites

GWA 100, GWA 200 or GWA 201

GWA 207 The Urban World

An overview of the courses and consequences of urbanization in the United States, Western Europe and developing countries, integrating economic, geographical, political and sociological perspectives.

Credit Hours: 4
(IG) (NW)

Prerequisites

GWA 100, GWA 200 or GWA 201

GWA 210 Urban Politics and Policy

Covers political processes, institutions and policies of urban political systems in the United States.

Credit Hours: 4
(W)

Prerequisites

GWA 100, GWA 200 or GWA 201

GWA 217 Law and Society

What is the relationship and role of law in a society? The rule of law, through constitutions, guarantees that there are realms that are unfettered by politics. Political tolerance ensures equal access to the political process and a fair judicial process. Legitimacy, the voluntary relationship between the citizen and the state, depends on public perceptions of the law, the state and its judicial institutions. These questions will be considered in terms of topics ranging from procedural justice, economics, rights and even social movements.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

GWA 100, GWA 200 or GWA 201

GWA 220 The Congress and the Presidency

Studies legislative and executive roles and interactions in the national government of the United States.

Credit Hours: 4
(W)

Prerequisites

GWA 100, GWA 200 or GWA 201

GWA 270 Research Methods for Government and World Affairs

Trains students in the methods of research relevant to the field of government and world affairs. Examines the entire research process from initial conception to final production.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

GWA 100, GWA 200 or GWA 201

GWA 280 Introduction to Peace Studies

An introduction to peace studies with a focus on the meanings and nature of peace and non-peace, the origins and causes of conflict and war, and the quest for achieving peace.

Credit Hours: 4
(W)

Prerequisites

GWA 100, GWA 200 or GWA 201

GWA 290-299 Special Studies

Special courses are offered each year.

Credit Hours: 2-4

Prerequisites

GWA 100, GWA 200 or GWA 201